PET | TAO Soothe Bladder Supplement (120 Tablets)

How long should it take to see improvement if given to a dog with a current confirmed infection that was not cleared with antibiotics?

Thank you for your question! We usually see improvement in 3 weeks. If there is no improvement at that point, then we recommend your dog be checked by your veterinarian for other issues like bladder stones, a tumor, or another underlying problem. Thank you for supporting Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine!

Hello, I have a 16 year old cat that has mild renal insufficiency normal for her age and otherwise very healthy and active. She has had occasional UTI's most of her life. Over that past 2 years I have had her treated for UTI symptoms such as urinating outside the litter box, lethargy, and howling during urination about every 3 to 4 months. Sometimes there is bacteria in her urine and other times blood and sometimes there is little evidence but she is treated with an antibiotic prophylactically. Would the Sooth bladder be safe for a cat her age with mild slightly elevated BUN and srcr and what would be the recommended dose?

Thank you for your question! Dr. Smith and Dr. Damron have experienced success with Soothe Bladder in their patients with similar cases as yours. The herbs in Soothe Bladder can help support your cat by making the bladder's environment less hospitable to bacteria. We recommend following the dosing on the package. If your cat is less than 5 pounds, we recommend splitting the dose in half. Thank you for supporting Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine!

Good afternoon How long can Sooth Bladder be given to a dog? I thought UVA Ursi should only be used short term not long term? Thank you

Thank you for your question! Soothe Bladder can be given long-term for prevention and maintenance of bladder issues. Uva Ursi is a powerful astringent, but since it's combined with antilithic herbs with demulcent and anti-microbial herbs such as marshmallow root in Soothe Bladder, the formula makes it safe to administer long term.

Hi, Is this product available to purchase anywhere is Australia? This product, along with the other herbal formulas for dog urinary/bladder issues, is what I'm after but cannot find anywhere else. Thanks!

Hi there, thank you for your question! We are currently working on expanding PET | TAO shipping internationally from the US. It's not located at any vet clinics or stores in Australia yet. If you're interested in PET | TAO food, treats or supplements, please fill out our contact form and provide your address and we'll get you a shipping estimate and see what ingredients are allowed to be imported. It may take us a few days to look into these regulations. If you already know what you're allowed to import, please let us know as this will speed up the process. If you're interested in Jing Tang herbals, these may already be available in Australia. We recommend contacting the Chi Institute in Australia at this link to see if there are any vets in Australia who carry the herbs: http://www.tcvm.com.au/

Could this be given to a cat, perhaps at a smaller dose?

Thank you for your question! PET | TAO Soothe Bladder is safe for cats. It comes in chewable tablets, which you can crush and mix into food, if you'd like! You can give one tablet twice daily for cats. Here's some more information about the ingredients in this soothing product: 
Marshmallow root: https://pettao.com/use-marshmallow-root-improve-pet-bladder-health/
Uva Ursi: https://pettao.com/5-ways-uva-ursi-soothes-dog-bladders/
Juniper Berry: https://pettao.com/know-juniper-berry-pet-bladder-health/

When will this product be available?

Hi there! This product should be available in about a week. Thank you for your patience.

Hello! I’m wondering if my 14 year old diabetic dog (controlled for 3 years) would be able to take this blend prophylactically? She has been free from bladder infections, but recently has had two within a month of each other. She is a spayed Aussie/Border/Kepie mix

Thanks for your question! Dogs often take PET | TAO Soothe Bladder as a preventative measure in addition to taking it during episodes of infection.

We also recommend PET | TAO Freeze Dried Beef Kidney (3-5 pieces a day) to support normal urinary tract and bladder health.

Here is a link to some more articles about this wonderful supplement: https://pettao.com/?s=soothe+bladder

Why is kochia in this if when searching online it says it's toxic and poisonous to dogs?? I'm really interested in this product but that ingredient is holding me back, as I don't want to make my pet sick or kill her.

Hi, thank you for your question!

Yes, kochia (Kochia scoparia) can be toxic to dogs if eaten in large quantities and can cause nausea, vomiting, and liver and kidney issues. But to be toxic the dog would have to eat a very large amount of the plant. However, when used at a small dosage like in Soothe Bladder, it is used medicinally to treat inflammation and promote urination.

Kochia has been used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine for thousands of years to treat skin, eyes, and urinary tract diseases. Kochia is also currently used as herbal medicine in many pet supplements and TCVM herbs. Kochia is an excellent herb when used at the correct dosage.

Soothe Bladder was created by the TCVM-trained holistic veterinarian Ihor Basko https://www.drbasko.com/ and carries the NASC (National Animal Supplement Council) Seal. The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) Quality Seal on a product indicates that the manufacturer has met the NASC's strict standards for quality assurance. The seal is a way for consumers to know that the company they are buying from is reputable and complies with regulations from an unbiased third-party regulatory entity. In addition, our founding veterinarians have been recommending Soothe Bladder in their clinic for many years, and it has always helped, never harmed.

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